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03/09/2006 04:19:05 PM · #1 |
Name your favorite lens and why?
Canon EF 17-40mm f4L, I love landscapes and it's my only L lens so far... MUST GET MORE L! :) |
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03/09/2006 04:20:46 PM · #2 |
Canon 50mm 1.8 II ... it's the only one I have so far, but darn it's a good little lens.
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03/09/2006 04:22:40 PM · #3 |
Canon 50mm 1.8 II... me too
Its been on my camera since I brought it a couple of months ago, have not taken it off yet, I got a new lens and have not tried it yet.
Message edited by author 2006-03-09 16:22:58.
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03/09/2006 04:22:56 PM · #4 |
My 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S. The speed, sharpness, bokeh make it my fav!
Message edited by author 2006-03-09 16:28:16. |
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03/09/2006 04:27:25 PM · #5 |
| Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt! |
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03/09/2006 04:27:56 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt! |
Yeah I want that one too! |
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03/09/2006 04:28:27 PM · #7 |
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-)
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03/09/2006 04:29:54 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt! |
Yeah I want that one too! |
Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal. |
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03/09/2006 04:30:57 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-) |
Kirbic, how about you loan me those four lenses for a few months (OK, maybe a year) and I'll do a thorough evaluation and let you know which one I prefer. |
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03/09/2006 04:31:12 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-) |
Yonks ago when I was shooting Canon I have to agree with you with the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, beautiful lens! |
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03/09/2006 04:33:13 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt! |
Yeah I want that one too! |
Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal. |
I just got my 12-24 so the 85 is going to have to wait for a few months but oh yes it will be mine! |
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03/09/2006 04:34:56 PM · #12 |
| Canon EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 (non IS) |
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03/09/2006 04:38:13 PM · #13 |
| I'm in with the Canon 50mm f1.8 II group. Great little lens. |
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03/09/2006 04:43:54 PM · #14 |
Tough question - changes with my moods. No one will ever fault the EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 IS, I love that lens! However, I have been having a LOT of fun lately playing with available light and the EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Who knows, I may hit the beach soon and think the 17-40mm is "the BOMB!" Then again, I may go back into my Macro-phase with the 100mm..hmm.....
Like I said, tough question.
Message edited by author 2006-03-09 22:52:36. |
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03/09/2006 04:45:41 PM · #15 |
Kirbic... you're collection is amazing!
I'm currently happy with my 50mm 1.4
... but will be buying a 70-200L f/2.8 IS soon |
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03/09/2006 04:46:52 PM · #16 |
| macpapas already has my soon to be duo. 50mm 1.4 and 70-200L IS |
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03/09/2006 04:47:30 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
I have to pick a favorite??? Not possible! Well, OK, if pressed, I would have to say that the 70-200/2.8L IS is the one. That said, I feel like I've just slighted the 24-70/2.8L and the Canon 15mm fish, and the 100/2.8 macro USM, and... well, you get the picture :-) |
You obviously have too many lenses. I think you should send some to me. :-)
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03/09/2006 04:48:22 PM · #18 |
Canon 50mm 1.8 II
i love shooting local bands - the f stop range is awesome and for the price its a steal :) .. i call it my "magic lens"
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03/09/2006 04:49:27 PM · #19 |
Current fav - cause its so much fun to play with: Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
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03/09/2006 04:52:14 PM · #20 |
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03/09/2006 04:54:17 PM · #21 |
Nikon AF 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D is my favorite
Fast and sharp.
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03/09/2006 04:57:26 PM · #22 |
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Good FOV, mine is very sharp right away from f/1.4, good contrast, good color, fast and accurate AF, good in the hand. Not too small not too big.
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03/09/2006 04:58:13 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by edmeng:
Nikon AF 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D is my favorite
Fast and sharp. |
This is my second favourite lens, although the earlier model of this was shitty! The new model is way better. My third choice is the Nikkor 12-24, also awesome! |
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03/09/2006 04:59:19 PM · #24 |
While I love all of my lenses for different reasons, I love my little cheap Nikon 50mm 1.8. It's sharp and gives beautiful results.
Other lenses I love are my new Sigma 70-200 2.8 which is one of the sharpest lenses I have. I also love what my Sigma 10-20mm can do. Oh, then there's the Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro...
I can't stop can I?
OK, the 50mm 1.8 wins with the blue ribbon!
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03/09/2006 05:00:27 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D, sharp, clean and precise. The best lens I have in my arsenal without a doubt! |
Yeah I want that one too! |
Actually it is not too expensive for the quality it produces, you have to get it. The 1.4 is much more expensive but the quality difference is minimal. |
Hmmm, I like the smooth creamy baby bottom bokeh and contrast of the 1.4 a lot more. The 1.4 seems to give images a little extra pop. It should for triple (or something) the price.
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